(UK) Transgender women barred from competing in... domestic tennis tournaments

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Transgender women barred from competing in female category of many UK domestic tennis tournaments

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/tennis/transgender-women-barred-from-competing-in-female-category-of-many-uk-domestic-tennis-tournaments/ar-AA1vG7H2?ocid=windirect&cvid=34138208d4354bedacab27e3d71eeeca&ei=44

The Associated Press (11 Dec 2024)

LONDON (AP) — Transgender women non binary individuals assigned as male at birth will be barred from competing in the female category of many domestic tennis tournaments in Britain from next month...

The rules do not apply to tournaments such as Wimbledon or ATP and WTA events held in Britain because the LTA is not in charge of those competitions. Domestic padel is included, but not international events staged in Britain.

The policy comes into effect on Jan. 25 and applies to leagues and tournaments that involve players from different clubs and venues, from the national championships down to local level. Events put on with players from just one venue, such as club championships and social tournaments, will be able to set their own policy as "the purpose is primarily to provide fun, social competition to enable people to feel part of their local tennis community."

"We want to encourage local venues to ensure that they are as inclusive as possible for trans and non-binary individuals, providing opportunities to compete in a friendly environment," the LTA said.